My regular yoga instructor makes a delicious treat for us to share after class. I have become somewhat addicted to the tasty chocolate almond balls. I wanted to know what was in them so that I could re-create them at home. Wait: guilt-free, healthy chocolate treats? Is this my karmic reward? The ingredients vary but […]

My grandmother had a long history with tea. When I was ill, it was the first recommendation that she would offer. Whether it is a cup of black tea with honey for a sore throat, chamomile to ease a sore stomach, or peppermint to alleviate dizziness and nausea. My grandmother’s solution was always a cup […]

Welcome back! Have you ever wondered why (aside from genetic disposition) some find it easier to stretch than others? One of the many factors within our control when it comes to muscle and tendon elasticity is our diet, and although we’ve talked about supplements that improve joint lubrication, we have yet to cover the vitamins […]

This bread is a crusty French-style loaf with a bit of milk and butter added for flavor. Because it is made with a sponge, it keeps well for a couple of days at room temperature. This is my son’s absolute favorite bread. He even eats the crust! I love making this bread because he loves […]

Yesterday my husband opened my tea drawer and asked once again; “Why I needed so many different types of teas? “. Ironically, I had recently looked at the same drawer and thought that it desperately needed some replenishing. I only had one variety of green tea and I was completely out of my Matcha and […]

In the winter months, I seek warmth, not only in the clothing that I wear but also in the food that I consume. I find myself gravitating toward soups and starches, squash and potatoes: food with substance. A few weeks into this heavy diet and my body starts to rebel: I start to feel sluggish […]

At this time of the year, I begin to feel slightly nutty. There are presents to be bought, Christmas cards to write, and my social calendar is fully booked. Ironically, I thrive in this form of insanity. I love the crazy hustle and bustle and the pleasure of reuniting with friends and family that I […]

Some days it seems like everything has gluten in it. If it doesn’t include wheat as an obvious ingredient, some other gliadin derivative or malt is listed. If you are intolerant of, have an allergy to or suffer from the effects of ingesting wheat, gluten takes everyday eating out of the mainstream, especially if breakfast […]

Despite their bad reputation, not all carbohydrates are the worst food in your diet. There are some good carbs in the family that will benefit you as a pre-workout bite to eat. Good carbs are a source of quick energy without adding fats, salts and a whole list of other despicable ingredients that do not […]